Toastmasters in Training

 An evening of training was provided by Ray Ryan, Division A Governor, Anne Buckley Assistant Division A Governor and Noel O'Connor, Area Governor. The advice given will help the clubs and the members to become more successful in several different areas.

Brigit Elliott of Failte Club gave a talk on "Team Building." Passionate debate, consideration and commitment  are all vital part of a healthy club. Taking part in every aspect of the meeting helps every member to develop a broad range of skills.

Noel O'Connor Area Governor, Anne Buckley Assistant Division Governor, Ray Ryan Division Governor 

Ray Ryan gave a talk called, "Moments Of Truth."  This is a system of self evaluation for clubs. "First impressions", "membership orientation", "fellowship, variety and communication", "program planning and meeting organisation", "membership strength" and "achievement recognition," are the categories of this assessment program.

Ray Ryan Division Governor and Loreto Barry of The Guardian Toastmasters

Fanahan Colbert of Fermoy Toastmasters gave a talk on judging. The marking scheme is a vital aid for those judging. Noel O'Connor provided "judges briefing notes" to everyone in attendance. Using this structure helps to create  balance in the judging process. Fanahan emphasised the importance of recognising the effort put in by every contestant in the competitions.  It was a very worth while evening, with many useful tips to take back to the respective clubs.

Good luck to all those taking part in the upcoming International Speech Contest and Evaluation Contest. Participating in these competitions provides a fantastic opportunity for members. We wish Rona Coghlan all the best, as she competes in the National Semi Final of Debating in Co. Cavan. 

A Night Of Firsts

Speakeasy Toastmasters met at the Hibernian Hotel on Thursday evening. Three of the five speakers were new members. Theresa O'Reilly and Dermot Kennedy had both previously been members of other clubs, and we were delighted to see them on the program at Speakeasy. Toastmasters is an international organisation and achievement records follow members when they need to relocate. 

Helsa Giles, Ray Ryan and Michael Cronin

Alan Crowley delivered a speech entitled,"Drive It On Up,” which was evaluated by Ray Ryan. Alan is a local business man, who showed he had the gift of the gab. Theresa O’Reilly delivered a speech entitled, “Minding Your Mind,” which was evaluated by Marie Fitzpatrick. Theresa demonstrated the importance of relaxation.  Dermot Kennedy delivered a speech entitled, “Ice Breaker Part Two,” which was evaluated by Noel O’Connor. Dermot used no notes and was clearly an experienced speaker. Marrian Oviawe and Paul McCarthy both joined the club earlier this year and they were both on their third speech. Marrian delivered a speech entitled, “How To Be a Better Me.”  She was evaluated by Helsa Giles. Paul McCarthy delivered a speech entitled, "The Fourth R" and Tony O’Regan evaluated it. Marrian showed that it doesn't take an expert to create a better you. Paul added in "repair", to the usual slogan of, "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle."

The Toastmaster, Brendan Foley headed a team including, Anne O’Donovan as Topics Master and Mary Buckley as Time Keeper. The officers of the meeting were evaluated by Angela Sheehan as General Evaluator. She awarded best speaker to Marrian, best evaluator to Marie Fitzpatrick and best table topics response to Noel O'Connor. President Liam Flynn closed the meeting in his usual good humoured manner.

You are invited to join us at the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow, at 8 p.m on Thursday 5^th March. We meet alternate Thursdays. For more information go to www.speakeasytoastmasters.com

 

 or contact Liam on 087 6380053 or Marie 087-9746947